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Worum Family History

Worum Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Borum, Norum, Orum, Sorum, Worm, Gorum, Corum, Drum, Worth, Narum

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Where is the Worum family from?

You can see how Worum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Worum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Worum family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Worum's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Worum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Worum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worum census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 28 immigration records available for the last name Worum. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Worum. For the veterans among your Worum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worum lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Worum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Worum in 1972 was 66, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worum ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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